Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices

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Designation:F747–05
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Amusement Rides and Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 747; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
accepted engineering practice—that which conforms to ac- fence—a type of barrier consisting of, but not limited to, posts,
cepted principles, tests, or standards of nationally recognized boards, wire, stakes, or rails that is used to inhibit patrons
technical or scientific authorities. from coming into contact with the moving portion or
air-supported structure—an amusement device that incorpo- restricted portion of an amusement ride or device.
rates a structural and mechanical system and employs a flat-ride—an amusement ride that operates on a single level
high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, whether over a controlled, fixed course or track, or confined
and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure, all to a limited area of operation.
of which are intended to provide an enclosed area for the self high ride—an amusement ride whose motion is in a fixed or
enjoyment of those so confined within. variable plane from horizontal to vertical.
amusement ride or amusement device—a device or combi- installation or erection—the actual act of onsite construction
nation of devices or elements that carry, convey, or direct a or the physical setting up and making ready for use of a ride
person(s) over or through a fixed or restricted course or or device.
within a defined area, for the primary purpose of amusement kiddie ride—an amusement ride designed primarily for use by
or entertainment. children up to 12 years of age.
carnival—a mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering major modification—any change in either the structural or
amusement or entertainment to the public in, upon, or by operational characteristics of the ride or device which will
means of portable amusement rides or devices or temporary alter its performance from that specified in the manufactur-
structures in any number or combina
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